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Cone Mix Gifts

Peanut butter cookies are a time honored favorite and this one is a sure classic! In order to make this into a simple mix that requires the addition of very few ingredients, we've used powdered peanut butter!
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Cinnamon spiced, sweet and crunchy- an irresistible combination for snacking year round. This simple recipe makes a delicious well received gift for any occasion. It is reminiscent of the yummy smells and flavors of your favorite county Fair. This super simple Last minute gift idea will taste like you spent HOURS in the kitchen, but take you less than 20 minutes from start to finish to prepare.
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Pumpkin spice pancakes are a wonderful way to enjoy the flavors of the harvest any time of year! These delicious, moist pancakes offer delicious pumpkin rich with spices and brown sugar, but without the gluten! (Don't worry, you won't miss it!)
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If you're seeking a unique gift that the kids can help create, Cone Mixes offer a novel way to present a gift and they are relatively simple to make. Cone mixes make lovely gifts for babysitters, teachers, as well as friends and neighbors.

Decorate the top of the cone with natural materials such as mini pine cones

How should I layer the Mixes?

There is no right or wrong way to layer your jar mixes. However, to make the CONE most appealing, try using various textures & contrasting colors. For instance in a Butterscotch cookie mix, place a layer of flour first, brown sugar second, nuts third , butterscotch chips fourth and so on. The variety will add appeal to your gifts and make them visually enticing.

Here are several tips for successfully layering your Cones.

Start with the lightest ingredients first: Flour (be sure to mix your baking soda, powder, salt if listed). This will ensure that the mix incorporates smoothly.

You can use Any of the Mix recipes in our site, soup mixes, dip mixes, convenience mixes, Breakfast mixes, etc. It does not matter. You just need to remember how many cups of ingredients your cones will hold.

I don't use bouillon cubes (allergic to an ingredient) but all of these can easily just use the broth I make and freeze all the time. Think I'll be putting some of it up in 1 cup batches now. Some of...